— Tom Henderson (@Tom_Henderson) October 17, 2022 Here is a summary of playtesting compensation for different publishers:
Activision: $40 per hour in AMAX gift cards for a 5-hour sessionBethesda: Just a swag bag of Bethesda goodiesBungie: $50 per hour in gift cards, also a compensation fee for travel to its Bellevue officesEA: Anywhere from 1 to 4 free EA games from their libraryEmbark Studios: No compensation at allKonami: No compensation, but they’ll pay for your travel expensesSquare Enix: $100 for 4-hour session in office, or $50 for 1-hour session remotelyUbisoft: Free games to 20 Euros an hourVolition: $15-20 per hour in Visa gift cards, or around $50 for 3-hour sessionWB Games: $100 for a 5-6 hour session
As can be seen from that list, the playtest compensation offered by the majority of companies is relatively low. On the other hand, they are frequently helpful as second employment and a stepping stone into the field of quality control. However, because of the lower pay rates, playtesting is not something many players would want to undertake. However, it has become a customary act for gamers to show their love for their franchise. Bungie has acknowledged that they are working on a totally new game that is unconnected to either Halo or Destiny and speculations of a mobile version of Destiny have also been flying about. Bungie is known for their work on the Halo and Destiny franchises. Regardless of this fact, the firm is thriving under Sony, and the fact that they are accommodating their employees further improves the workflow.
